Winehouse's tearful return to U.K.

The Back to Black hitmaker fled to St Lucia in December (08) in a last-ditch bid to conquer her drink and drug addictions.

She briefly returned to the U.K. in March (09) but was back on the paradise isle within weeks - and spent the following four months relaxing in the sun, partying, and riding horses.

The singer finally returned to Britain on Monday (13Jul09), arriving alone at London's Gatwick Airport - where she broke down in tears as she was met by her driver and personal assistant.

An onlooker said: "Amy looked tired but happy to be home. She got a bit tearful when she met up with her driver and PA because she hasn't seen them for so long, but other than that she seemed to be in good spirits."

Winehouse is due to appear in court in London later this month (Jul09) to answer a charge she punched an autograph hunter at a party last September (08).